A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-05-16 - 1902-05-17
Summary:

See the Biograph: Presenting the moving pictures of the Dreyfus Trial, scenes included: The Court-martial at Rennes, The Deposition of General Mercier, The Fight between the Journalists, Dreyfus in Irons at Devil's Island, Suicide of Colonel Henry, The Attempt Against Maitre Laborie,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-29
Summary:

A large and appreciative audience was present at the Theatre Royal last night to see Edison's latest invention, 'The Kinetophone.' The governor and the General Anderson were present. The pictures, speeches, songs, and selections were revelations, and testified to the power of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-04
Summary:

The Girl On The Film' was described as up to date. Its general success was fully equal to that of 'The Marriage Market' and the play will be produced again.

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-02
Summary:

The Theatre Royal was well filled last evening when Mlle. Van der Flier lectured on 'Refugee Work in Holland' on behalf of the Hongkong Fund for the Devastated Villages of France and for Belgian widows and orphans. The lecture was under the patronage of H.E. the Governor, H.E. Vice-…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-28
Summary:

The construction of what, when completed, will be the largest cinema in the Colony, is being rapidly pushed ahead under the supervision of the contractor. Lee Kee, who at the same time is its owner. The 'Star' Cinema, as the new theatre has been named, is conveniently situated at the…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-01
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Society Exile' featuring Elsie Ferguson. This film is the first of a series of new pictures, contracted by the Star Theatre with a well-known Eastern agency, and this enterprise will have the effect of brightening up the general tone of pictures…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-08
8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-01
Summary:

Yesterday was the day set aside for the official observance of the anniversary of the birthday of the Emperor of Japan, the office of the Consul-General (Mr. Takahashi) as well as the majority of Japanese business houses, were closed. In addition, there were many functions last night, including…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-22
Summary:

Bonds that Chafe,' a General Film Company's biographical feature, is showing at the Star Theatre. It is believed that Tora Teya [sic] possesses an actress of unusual personal charm and great gifts as a light comedienne. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-22
Summary:

General Film Company's biographical feature 'Bonds that Chafe' is going to show at the Star Theatre. The films with which the Swedish Biograph has established so high a reputation for artistic production have been so much on the sombre side that a light comedy from that studio has…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-31
Summary:

The Frawley Company added to their list of successes last evening by the performance of 'Lawful Larceny,' an absorbing play by Samuel Shipman. Miss Adele Blood took the part of Marion Dorsey, whilst Mr. Herbert Light gave a convincing study of Andrew Dorsey. Miss Helen Barnes scored a…

12
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-09 - 1923-08-11
Summary:

Saturday & Sunday, August 11 & 12 at 9.15 p.m., Grand Vaudeville Entertainment featuring Miss Maksakova, Miss Gordon, Miss Loraine, etc. Booking at Moutrie's.

13
Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-09 - 1923-08-11
Summary:

Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12 at 9.15 p.m., grand vaudeville entertainment, Miss Maksakova, lyric soprano, from metropolitan opera; E. & V. Roudine, famous duo from the London coliseum; Miss Gordon, English and French cantatrice; Thomas Astroff, imperial Russian ballet, classical and…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-09
Summary:

Commencing today, Star Theatre is screening 'Bob Hampton of Placer' featuring James Kirkwood and Wesley 'Freckles' Barry. The picture portrays the American frontier life in the old days. General Custer's famous stand against the Indians is one of the most spectacular…

15
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-09 - 1923-08-11
Summary:

Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12 at 9.15 p.m., grand vaudeville entertainment, Miss Maksakova, lyric Soprano, from Metropolitan Opera. E. and V. Roudine, famous duo from the London Coliseum. Also Miss Gordon, the English and French cantatrice; Thomas Astroff, imperial Russian ballet,…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-09 - 1923-08-09
Summary:

A treat is in store for Star patrons on Saturday and Sunday next when a grand vaudeville entertainment is announced of a very divergent kind. Miss Maksakova, lyric soprano from the Metropolitan Opera is to sing and she will be supported by Miss Gordon, English and French cantatrice, Miss Loraine…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-11
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to host the new company which is famous for its songs and dances with a wide range of appeal. Classical and exotic dances are given by Thomas Astroff, of the Imperial Russian Ballet. The songs are given by Miss Maksakova, lyric soprano from the Metropolitan Opera. The play…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-11
Summary:

Kowloon residents have another opportunity of an evening's vaudeville entertainment. The new company, which makes their first appearance tonight, appears to have a fine programme. Miss Maksakova, from the Metropolitan Opera, is a lyric soprano, and another singer is Miss Gordon. Other…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-23
Summary:

The kiddies are going to get a real treat in the exciting historical Wild West drama coming to the Star, 'Buffalo Bill.' This picture is in 18 episodes. General Grant, Abraham Lincoln, Gen. Robt. E. Lee, Sitting Bull, Sioux Indian Chief, and all who helped to make early American…

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-30
Summary:

Tomorrow night at the Star in Kowloon the Italian Grand Opera Company will open their season with 'Il Trovatore,' probably the opera best known to the general public. For tonight Griffith's film 'The Love Flower' is scheduled. This is a picture such as only Griffith…